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In the news: Alpha HPA takes a shine to Gladstone in sapphire battle
The nationally-distributed, Australian daily newspaper shared the great news about Alpha HPA’s plans to produce the world’s most sustainable synthetic sapphire glass in Gladstone, Queensland. Read the full article written by Glen Norris below: Visit the Alpha Sapphire website to learn more. …
Danita Kiriazis, Finalist in the QRC/WIMARQ Resources Awards for Women 2024
At Alpha HPA, we take immense pride in our dedicated team, and today, we are thrilled to share the incredible news that our Senior Process Engineer, Danita Kiriazis, has been named a finalist in the prestigious Queensland Resources Council/Women in …
Revolutionising the future of synthetic sapphire glass
Alpha HPA’s ultra-high purity alumina tablets, together with Ebner-Fametec’s proprietary crystal growth technology, have enabled Alpha Sapphire – a new company of Alpha HPA – the opportunity to produce synthetic sapphire glass. The Alpha Sapphire story is one of cutting-edge …
How is Aluminium Used in Lithium Ion Batteries in Australia?
Lithium ion batteries make portable power possible. Ubiquitous in our homes and offices, they are now even starting to replace internal combustion engines on the road. Used due to their leading capacity, efficiency, versatility and safety, lithium ion batteries will …
Elevating Precision: High-Purity Aluminium Oxide in CMP Slurries for Silicon Carbide Wafers
The world of semiconductor manufacturing demands precision at every stage. An essential element in producing smooth and defect-free SiC wafers is the use of Chemical Mechanical Planarisation (CMP) slurries. Among the critical components of these slurries is high-purity aluminium oxide …
Alpha HPA’s Spherical Gamma Alumina: Catalyst Magic Unveiled!
Welcome to the world of catalysts and the secret ingredient that’s transforming reactions across industries – Alpha HPA’s Spherical Gamma Alumina (γ-Al2O3). Firstly, what is a catalyst? Catalysts are substances that accelerate chemical reactions without being consumed in the process. …
Alpha HPA commends Australia’s $2 billion critical boost
Click here for photos. Click here for AFR article. Click here for ABC Radio National Drive media interview. Click here for Sky News television interview. Alpha HPA, a leading Queensland-based provider of low carbon ultra-high purity aluminium materials, commends …
Why High Purity Alumina (HPA) is a Perfect Match for the Ceramics Industry
Ceramics are materials that are made from inorganic, non-metallic compounds. They are typically hard, strong, and resistant to heat and corrosion. Ceramics are used in a wide variety of applications, including in the electronics, automotive, and medical industries. High purity …
Alpha HPA’s sustainable approach to HPA production
While there are many manufacturing processes of HPA, the most common is the hydrolysis of aluminium alkoxide. This process involves synthesising aluminium metal and alcohol to produce high purity aluminium alkoxide. HPA is then procured by calcination. Other existing processes …
What is High Purity Alumina used for?
High Purity Alumina (HPA) has a wide range of applications, including: Synthetic sapphire: HPA is the critical ingredient in the production of synthetic sapphire. Synthetic sapphire is a transparent, high-strength material that is used in a variety of applications, such as …
